CA Flagger Setup and Closure 2

Question 1

When setting up a temporary traffic control zone on a two-lane road, what is the correct order of device placement when working in the direction of traffic?

Accepted Answer

Place devices starting farthest from the work area and moving toward it

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Place devices starting at the work area and moving toward approaching traffic

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Place devices randomly as workers bring them out

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Place devices only after all workers are in position

Question 2

During closure setup, what is the primary purpose of the advance warning area?

Accepted Answer

To alert drivers that they are approaching a work zone and must adjust their behavior

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To provide space for equipment storage

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To mark where flaggers must stand

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To separate opposing traffic lanes

Question 3

What determines the minimum length of the transition area (taper) where lanes are closed?

Accepted Answer

The posted speed limit and the width of the lane being closed

Answer

The number of workers in the work zone

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The type of cones available

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The time of day the closure is set up

Question 4

A flagger is assigned to set up cones for a lane closure. How far apart should cones typically be spaced in the taper section?

Accepted Answer

Equal to the posted speed limit in feet

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5 feet apart

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20 feet apart

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100 feet apart

Question 5

When is it appropriate to begin the closure setup process on a high-speed highway?

Accepted Answer

During off-peak or low-traffic hours when possible, with proper approvals

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During peak traffic hours to maximize visibility

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Only at night regardless of traffic levels

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Whenever the supervisor gives the order, regardless of conditions

Question 6

What action should a flagger take if a road user drives through cones being placed during setup before the closure is complete?

Accepted Answer

Alert the supervisor and move to a safe position immediately

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Chase the vehicle to warn the driver

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Stop placing cones and wait for traffic to clear

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Ignore it and continue placing cones

Question 7

Which component of a temporary traffic control zone is located immediately upstream of the work space?

Accepted Answer

Buffer space

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Advance warning area

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Termination area

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Transition area